Serving 74 students in grades 7-12, Callaway High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Callaway High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Callaway, NE, covering approximately 429.4 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Callaway High School's student population of 74 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Callaway High School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callaway High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
23%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Callaway High School's ranking?
Callaway High School is ranked #439 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Callaway High School?
The graduation rate of Callaway High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Callaway High School?
74 students attend Callaway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Callaway High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Callaway High School?
Callaway High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Callaway High School offer ?
Callaway High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Callaway High School part of?
Callaway High School is part of Callaway School District.
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